New Orleans Square opened as the very first new land in Disneyland California in July 1966. It would also be the last time Walt Disney would make a public appearance in the park. Learn more about the inspiration behind this land, what it looked like in 1966, and how it’s evolved today.
Read MoreDisney’s library includes incredibly successful live action and animated films, as well as several sequels to build upon franchises. The library also includes Disney sequels that never came to be, including Snow White 2, Dumbo 2, and Chicken Little 2. Learn more about these lost sequels!
Read MoreVerna Felton provided the voice for some of Disney’s most loved characters, including the Fairy Godmother, Mrs. Jumbo, Flora, the Queen of Hearts, and more. Learn more about the life and legacy of Verna Felton.
Read MoreChip and Dale were first introduced back in the 1940s as enemies of Pluto, and eventually the arch-rivals of Donald Duck. Chip and Dale evolved over the decades and eventually received their very own cartoon show, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers. Read more about them here!
Read MoreDisney’s classic films have been adored by fans internationally for decades, but they’ve also been recognized by national film boards as culturally and aesthetically significant to film history. Learn more about which Disney films have joined the National Film Registry collection.
Read MoreDate Nite at Disneyland was the catalyst of nighttime entertainment for California’s Disneyland. It was an initiative to bring in young couples to the park and cater to a different demographic, something Walt Disney really wanted to achieve. Read more about it here!
Read MoreThe Scarers of Monsters Inc. are supporting characters of the Pixar film, but each have their own special design and dedication to key Pixar artists and staff. Learn more about their backgrounds and who each of them pay homage to.
Read MoreA timeless theme park attraction is the carousel. Disney has adapted this classic ride into various carousels around the world in each of their parks, including Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and more. Learn more about all of the Disney carousels!
Read MoreCelebrating my blog’s 4th anniversary! Recapping some of my most popular posts, my favourite posts, and who my readers are. Thank you!
Read MoreAriel from 1989’s The Little Mermaid has some of the most iconic costume changes in Disney history. Ariel goes through five different dresses throughout the movie, and she has had some new ones made for her since promoting the film. Learn more about the fashion influences of Ariel’s dresses!
Read MoreThe story of The Little Mermaid can be dated back to 1836, written by famous fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. The original story and the Disney film have many differences, with Disney cutting much of the gruesome details of the first version. Learn more about the origins of Ariel and The Little Mermaid!
Read MoreOne of The Little Mermaid’s unlikely heroes is Sebastian the crab. He performs the two highest awarded songs of the film, his character development is the most admirable throughout the story, and he drives the plot forward along. Learn more about the other ways Sebastian is a significant character of The Little Mermaid!
Read MoreJim Henson’s legacy included his work on Sesame Street and the creation of The Muppets. Muppet*Vision 3D would be the last project Jim Henson would work on before his passing. Learn more about Henson’s career as well as the purchase of The Muppets franchise by Disney.
Read MoreDisney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959) was an innovative film at the time of release, with its use of the Super Technirama 70mm widescreen, as well as the unique touch of Eyvind Earle’s artistic settings. Learn more about the original story of Sleeping Beauty, why Disney decided to make it, and Eyvind Earle’s process.
Read MoreDisneyland’s Critter Country was transformed from the existing Bear Country, which featured the Country Bear Jamboree. When Splash Mountain opened in 1989, the whole land became a place to celebrate animals, music, and wildlife. Learn more about the transition from Bear Country to Critter Country and the opening of Splash Mountain.
Read MoreThe Walt Disney Company celebrates 100 years in 2023, and has seen incredible evolution from its beginnings in 1923. From the creation of Mickey Mouse, to the release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the opening of Disneyland and all of its international Disney Parks, let’s look at Disney’s most important milestones over the last century during Disney100.
Read MoreHoward Ashman is the genius behind some of Disney’s most beloved songs, including “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast, “Prince Ali” from Aladdin, and many more. Learn more about Ashman’s career inside and outside of Disney, as well as the legacy he left behind.
Read MoreMany of Disney’s songs have garnered a lot, if not more attention than some of their feature films. Walt Disney Records has put out thousands of songs over the last century, but only one of them stands out from the rest. Read more to find out what the top 5 most successful Disney songs are of all time!
Read MorePixar featured many popular toys in their first 2 films that brought notoriety and authenticity to their story. Toys like Barbie, Mrs. Potato Head, and Jessie were introduced in the sequel and are based off of real life toys. Learn more about the real life versions of some of the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 characters.
Read MoreThe Mickey Mouse Club Theater was an opening day attraction housed in Fantasyland. It would show old classic Disney cartoons and be a restful place for guests to visit. It was renamed the Fantasyland Theater in 1964. Learn more about the original theater and why it closed.
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